Security Engineer Internship (Secure Development Lifecycle / Offensive Security) - Summer 2025

Security Engineer Internship (Secure Development Lifecycle / Offensive Security) 

Are you ready to leverage your expertise in Linux kernel and low-level programming to tackle cybersecurity challenges and shape a safer digital future? Join a dynamic team that values your passion for offensive security, your collaborative mindset, and your commitment to educating the next generation of innovators in software and hardware.

We’re seeking individuals excited about applying their skills in penetration testing on embedded products while continuing to grow and apply new techniques to secure Juniper products that power the digital world.

As part of the SDL team, your mission will be to ensure that all Juniper products are secure and safe to operate in their intended environments. This includes performing penetration testing on both hardware and software products in our portfolio, creating reference designs and code for software and firmware security features, and conducting original research. Additionally, you'll play a key role in evangelizing security engineering practices across the company, working on both short-term and long-term goals with a high tolerance for ambiguity.

Juniper Networks is seeking motivated students for our Product Security Engineering Summer 2025 Internships. If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge security work, we want to hear from you!

Successful Security Engineer Intern candidates must: 

• Be in enrolled in a Master’s, or PhD program, preferably in Computer Science/Computer Engineering with specialization in Cybersecurity, graduating December 2025 or later. 
• Programming experience in the following but not limited to : C/C++, Java, Python, Go, Rust
• Strong knowledge of Linux and FreeBSD kernel, hypervisor design, virtualization and architecture
• A genuine passion for building effective and pragmatic security

Preferred qualifications for this role include: 

• Proven track record of finding zero days/CVEs
• Cybersecurity-related certification
• Strong scripting skills in one or more of the common languages (e.g., Python, shell scripting)
• Strong understanding of past, current, and emerging security exploits
• Knowledge of threat modeling or other risk identification techniques
• Industry exposure to and knowledge of Cloud security, Network security and Applied cryptography
• Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, BGP and other routing protocols)
• Experience and understanding of AWS or GCP products and services, and Cloud orchestration technologies like Kubernetes, OpenStack, Microservices, Docker 
• Understanding of Web Application Security and SDN/NFV space

Additional qualities of a successful candidate include (feel free to select from these or add your own): 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated track record of taking initiative and being resourceful 
• Ability to work collaboratively and solve problems 
• Strong communication skills, especially written 
• Leadership experience, whether formal or informal 
• Enthusiasm!  

In addition, you will join our comprehensive University Talent Program that fosters personal as well as professional growth, thoroughly preparing interns for the next step in their careers.  Juniper internships are project-based, allowing interns to solve important problems, make lasting impacts on their teams, and contribute to the company’s overall objectives.  Interns are mentored by some of the most talented and skillful innovators in the industry; you will connect with transformative thought leaders who promote disruptive ideas in their field. You will also participate in constructive professional workshops, company-wide community service initiatives, and an executive speaker series. You’ll build lasting friendships, expand your network, and connect with colleagues from around the world. 

At Juniper Networks, you will not only have opportunities to build real-life, hands-on work experience – you’ll also have the chance to learn from the best and lay the groundwork for a successful career. 

Minimum Salary: $84,000.80

Maximum Salary:$120,750.55

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $84,000.80 and $120,750.55/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper’s pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.

ABOUT JUNIPER NETWORKS

Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. Our products and technology run the world's largest and most demanding networks today, enabling service providers, enterprises, and governments to create value and accelerate business success. Everyday our 9,000+ colleagues come together across 46 countries to realize our company vision - Connect Everything, Empower Everyone. We are innovating in ways that empower our customers, our partners and ultimately, everyone, in a connected world. These customers include the top 130 global service providers, 96 of the Fortune 100 and hundreds of public sector organizations.

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